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AAA: Michigan Gas Prices Hold Steady

Michigan Business Network
October 21, 2024 7:00 AM

The Michigan state average is down 1 cent from this time last week

DEARBORN, Mich., (October 21, 2024) - Gas prices in Michigan are down 1 cent from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.27 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 11 cents less than this time last month and 14 cents less than this time last year.

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LAFCU's Robyn Howell Named Crain's Notable Black Business Leader

Michigan Business Network
October 18, 2024 5:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is proud to announce that Robyn Howell, executive vice president and chief operating officer, has been recognized as a Crain’s Notable Black Business Leader. The recognition highlights Howell’s outstanding leadership, community contributions, and dedication to fostering diversity in the workplace.

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UM Health-Sparrow, UM Health-West Join Lawrence Tech Workplace Violence Initiative

Michigan Business Network
October 18, 2024 4:00 PM

LTU’s Healthcare Violence Reduction Center Announces Partnerships with University of Michigan Health-Sparrow and University of Michigan Health-West

Lawrence Technological University’s Healthcare Violence Reduction Center (HVRC) is partnering with University of Michigan Health-Sparrow and University of Michigan Health-West to support the center's growth in creating measures to reduce and mitigate workplace violence incidents.
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Consumers Energy Selected by U.S. Department of Energy for Nearly $20 Million to Add Real-Time Visibility to Grid

Michigan Business Network
October 18, 2024 3:00 PM

18,000 Devices Could Measure Impact of Electric Vehicles 

JACKSON, Mich., Oct. 18, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Energy today selected Consumers Energy to receive a nearly $20 million financial assistance award to deploy new technology and provide real-time visibility into the grid and help integrate electric vehicles into Michigan’s electric grid.

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Sparrow News: U-M Health Plans $32 Million Health Care Center in Grand Ledge

Michigan Business Network
October 18, 2024 2:00 PM

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – University of Michigan Health will build a new 45,000-square foot health care center near Grand Ledge, after Thursday’s approval of the $32-million project by the U-M Board of Regents.
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow will operate the new health care center, located at 5677 E. Saginaw Highway in Oneida Township. The site is a former CARite car dealership.
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Clark Schaefer Hackett | ACA Reporting Updates for 2024 – Are You Ready?

Michigan Business Network
October 18, 2024 1:00 PM

ACA Reporting for 2024: What You Need to Know

As we approach the next ACA reporting period, it's important to stay ahead of significant updates for the 2024 tax year. While there are no major changes to the forms and codes, there are critical updates you should be aware of:

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Stabenow Announces Over $2 Million For Michigan Fruit and Vegetable Growers

Michigan Business Network
October 18, 2024 12:00 PM

(Thursday, October 17, 2024) – Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, Thursday announced more than $2 million across 23 grants to support Michigan specialty crop growers who produce fruits, vegetables, Christmas trees, hops, flowers, and other nursery products. The grants were awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, which Stabenow created in the 2008 Farm Bill.

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Senator Peters Helps Introduce Legislation to Protect Michigan Small Businesses Impacted by Low Snowfall

Michigan Business Network
October 18, 2024 8:00 AM

Legislation Would Extend Federal Disaster Relief to Businesses Suffering Losses Due to Milder Winters, Low Snowfall Levels

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped introduce legislation to protect small businesses that have been harmed by milder winters and low snowfall levels in recent years.

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DTMB | Michigan Unemployment Rate Unchanged during September

Michigan Business Network
October 17, 2024 3:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was steady over the month, remaining at 4.5 percent in September, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Employment edged down by 3,000 over the month, while unemployment increased by 3,000, resulting in a workforce that was unchanged in September.

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LEO | Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan Announces 2024 Nuestro Futuro Scholarship Recipients

Michigan Business Network
October 17, 2024 2:00 PM

Celebrating Academic Excellence and Latino Leadership During Hispanic Heritage Month 

LANSING, Mich.The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s (LEO) Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Nuestro Futuro Scholarships. These prestigious awards recognize 20 outstanding Latino students from across Michigan, who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership potential and a commitment to bettering their communities.

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